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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- talos armed head II
- stamped 6/6
- bronze with dark brown patina
- height (inlcuding base): 54.5cm.; 21½in.; width: 15.5cm.; 6in.; breadth: 28cm.; 11in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist's family
Condition
Areas of the sculpture are intentionally pitted and uneven. Dirt has gathered in some of the crevices but the sculpture is in good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Superficially similar to Talos Armed Head II, which was cast in an edition of six, the present work exhibits a number of changes from that model. The helmet form has an incised line which follows its edge and the plume and tail of the helmet have been shortened. As the present work is numbered 6/6 and was acquired directly from the artist's family, it is therefore feasible to assume that the variations in this cast were the result of the artist's experimenting during the casting range of the edition.
For images of the alternate versions of the cast, see Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton, Birmingham, 1978, p.57.